8th December 2022
COUNCIL TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
Council elastic on plastic?
In March 2019 Epsom and Ewell Council agreed to phase out its use of single-use plastics. How is it getting along? Judge for yourself from the reply of Councillor John … READ MORE
Labour Councillor moves on housing
An affordable housing commitment was put off at yesterday’s meeting of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council. A motion proposed by Labour’s Court Ward Councillor Kate Chinn read: “We as the … READ MORE
Alcohol reading on duty very non-PC
A former Surrey Police Constable has been barred from the profession after turning up to work still smelling of alcohol from the night before. The force’s chief constable found that … READ MORE
Auriol school field for golden years?
Auriol School sports field in Cuddington is earmarked by Surrey County Council for 50 elderly care housing units. According to SCC: “The Cuddington site is ideally situated for Extra Care … READ MORE
Tennis at 95 is the norm.
Epsom’s own Norman Healey celebrates his 95th birthday on December 11th . He is a member of The Epsom Lawn Tennis Club where he is admired and respected. His serve … READ MORE
Kinsella Hat trick The Highlight
Sutton & Epsom RFC Women 39 – Medway Women 7 – Saturday 3rd December – The Sutton & Epsom Women’s XV have enjoyed much success in recent years. The impressive … READ MORE
Sutton and Epsom RFC denied at the death
BANBURY 12 SUTTON & EPSOM RFC 12 – Saturday 3rd December – saw the start of the reverse fixtures and for both clubs, who are struggling at the bottom of the … READ MORE
Are you listening?
Epsom & Ewell Talking Newspaper, established in 1974, give three cheers for long-serving Volunteers! ‘In recognition of long service and invaluable contribution to volunteering for the Epsom & Ewell Talking … READ MORE
NATURE TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
Mole Patrol captures pollution
River Wey and River Mole fail to meet acceptable criteria for four out of five pollutants monitored in new report. In one of the largest national people-powered scientific studies of … READ MORE
World Cup injury time knocks Epsom and Ewell out of local cup
Dorking Wanderers B 2-1 Epsom & Ewell FC – Southern Combination League Division One Cup – Second Round – Saturday 3rd December 2022. A controversial 97th minute winner from Ben … READ MORE
Fight fires in Surrey from home
Marking the retirement of Surrey’s first female firefighter the Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting firefighters who can respond from home. Paula Hartwell joined Surrey Fire and Rescue Service in … READ MORE
Low turnouts see political changes in Surrey
The Liberal Democrats have taken two seats off the Conservatives in Surrey County Council by-elections. Winning by just 15 votes, a vote in the Sunbury Common and Ashford Common division … READ MORE
Surrey schools energy hikes
Surrey schools are being advised to plan for increases in gas prices of more than 129 per cent.Along with this, council finance teams are telling schools to plan for a … READ MORE
Twisting out a little more for Xmas?
Surrey children on free school meals will receive food vouchers over Christmas in what one councillor described as “an absolute lifeline” for some families.The scheme, which will give families a … READ MORE
Great expectations on Surrey’s tax?
Surrey County Council’s leader says he has “no expectation at all” that council tax will be put up by the full amount allowed despite a £14.4million budget gap at the … READ MORE
Any more trees please?
The Woodland Trust is urging schools and community groups across the south east of England to get their free tree-pack applications in quickly with just over a month left until … READ MORE